Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $76K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $2,500. 5 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $76K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in NY
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation | Kingston, NY | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | Exempt purpose |
| Hamsa Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Assistance |
| Robert E Moore Irrv Tr | Orlando, FL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Western New York Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $5,490 | $5,490 | Yes | Board Source Assessment |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 7 | $3,000 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Samueli Foundation | Corona del Mar, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operations for the alumni association |
| Foundation for Child Development | New York, NY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Discrentionary & field grants |
| The Shemesh Joester Foundation | New York, NY | 4 | $711 | $175 | Preselected only | Carry out tax exempt purpose |
| Kakani Family Foundation | Garden City, NY | 1 | $102 | $102 | Yes | Charitable |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Washington, New York?
Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation, Hamsa Foundation, Robert E Moore Irrv Tr, The Western New York Foundation, Baxter International Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Washington organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.